Brian Adam Metz Ensign, 54, of Waterford passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot on October 6, 2022 following a tragic motor vehicle accident. Brian was born in Canton, Ohio on March 1, 1968 to Larry Metz and Susan M. Biris. He graduated from Sheldon High School in Eugene, Oregon before obtaining an Associate Degree in Fisheries Technology from Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. He later completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA. He enjoyed 30+ years of working in his field of study in both Oregon and Pennsylvania, including the past 17 years with the PA Fish and Boat Commission where he was a well-respected, hard-working employee and friend to many.
Brian was a faithful Cleveland Browns fan, loved watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and an Erie Otters season ticket holder for 10+ years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Contemporary Christian Music follower, especially enjoying Toby Mac, Newsboys and Stryper. He was a member of McLane Church in Edinboro where he participated in small group Bible studies, ushered, played volleyball and established strong friendships with several brothers and sisters in Christ.
Brian was proceeded in death by his grandparents, George and Evelyn Biris of Canton, OH and his father-in-law, Larry Huber of Erie, PA.
He is survived by his parents as well as his wife of 32 years, Mary Ann Huber Ensign; daughter Kelsey Ensign; son Kody Ensign and his precious grandson Maxximus Ensign all of Waterford, PA; also, mother-in-law Virginia Huber and sister-in-law Sharon Grossman of Erie, PA; cousins Mike and Valerie Sweeley, Lehigh Acres, FL; Ken and Michelle, Tacoma, WA; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He also treasured newly established relationships with his father Larry and wife Penny; half-sister Elizabeth Metz Funk (Frank) and half-brother Andrew Metz and their families, all of Sarasota, FL.
Brian will be fiercely missed by his family, friends and beloved dog tucker! Please join us in celebrating his life!
Visiting hours and funeral service will be at McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, on Tuesday, October 11th from 2:00 pm until time of the funeral service at 4:00 pm. Interment will be private at Valley Cemetery in McKean.
Kelsey , Mary Ann, and family you are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
I had the pleasure to work with Brian on numerous occasions conducting fisheries work. As a now retired employee of the Allegheny National Forest, we often coordinated and pooled our resources to do a variety of work on the Forest. He was a very dedicated and hard, working individual, and was very committed to his job. Like Brian, I too lived just outside the Portland Oregon area for a few years, so we often talked about our times we spent there (we never crossed paths until coming to PA). I know those of us that worked with him will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian’s family. An amazing person and always one of my favorite people to work with. Brian was genuine, dedicated and passionate. He had a way about him that made a day of work not feel so much like work. He will be deeply missed. May the comfort of God’s Grace give you peace.
To Brian’s loved ones:
I have not met any of you (I don’t think), however I came to know Brian through church. He and I played on the same team almost every summer McLane Church Volleyball was taking place. I also would chat with him when he would be greeting members at church. I just learned about Brian’s passing today and I am SO shocked and saddened. I just had a really meaningful conversation with Brian a couple weeks ago and it still has been resounding in my mind. We talked of family relationships and Christian music artists/bands that we currently were enjoying listening to. Brian was someone I always enjoyed chatting with. I appreciated that he was a bit of a jokester and liked to make people laugh or smile, but also could talk about the grittiness of life. He was funny and genuine. I will miss speaking with him at church. I’m truly sorry for your loss and I will be praying that God would comfort you during your time of grief.
Mary Ann, Kelsey, Kody and family
Our prayers and condolences, there are no real words for such a loss.
We really enjoyed Brian’s visits and calls. A very whole hearted person with with a jovial persona. We know he absolutely adored his family just from the way he spoke about all of you.
We will miss him dearly.
Mike, Valerie and Bryce Sweely
We are saddened by the loss of Brian. He will be missed. May God bless your family as you cope with this tremendous loss. Know that we will be praying for you. God’s amazing grace.
Jim and Donna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in His loving arms and give you peace. Wish we were there to hug you in person.
Mary Ann I am so sorry if need anything give me a call or text me hugs and prayers with you and your family